Multitreating attachment for winding, knitting, and similar machines



Sept. 23, 1930. G. s. WEINERTH MULTITREATING ATTACHMENT FGR WINDING, KNITTING, AND SIMILAR MACHINES 2 Sheets-Sheet l Filed Dec. 26, 1929 Gear e 61 v 0 ATTORNEY WITNESS:

p 23, 1930- G. s. WEINERTH 1,776,529

MULTITREA TING ATTACHMENT FOR WINDING, KNITTING, AND SIMILAR MACHINES Filed Dec. 26, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Patented Sept. 23, 1930 enoaen s. wnnmn'rn, on Burma, rimnmvmra mwmm'me amacrmmm ror. wmnme, xmrrme, um smmaa'mcamns a lication filed December as, 1929. Serial 110. 416,889.

invention relates to an. attachment for winding, knitting and similar machines whereby a thread ma be sub'ect to the action of atreating liquid uring t e manipulation 6 thereof, and has" for its primary object the provision of means automaticall operating to subject the thread to a uniform iquid treating action. a

An object of the invention is the develop- 10 ment of an attachment that may be connected up .with a pluralit ofmachines thereby materially reducing t e cost of installation.

Anobject of the invention is the utilization in a thread treating apparatus of devices ca pableof automatic action to automatically feedthe treating liquid and keep the same at a constant level.

7 Another object of the invention is the pro- I vision of a single li uid container or reservoir to automaticall eed treating liquid to a group of threa treating devices and automatically maintainthe level of the liquid constant.

An object of the invention is the provision of novel devices arranged in novel relations whereby the hydrostatic action of a treating liquid may be utilized for the automatic feeding of the liquid into contact with the traveling threads and maintain the level of the treating liquid constant to assure a uniformity of action upon the threads.

Another feature of the invention resides in the novel co-relation of the liquid trough andthe .li uid reservoir whereby the level of the liquid in the trough is kept in a constant relation with the level of the liquid in the reservoir through the hydrostatic action of the liquid thereby accomplishing the most eifective action upon the traveling threads.

Still another feature of my invention resides in the unique structural details of the liquid feeding apparatus.

' Besides the above my invention is distinguished in the novel manner of supporting the reservoir for the purpose of regulating the level of the. treating liquid of the thread treating device and further for the purpose of facilitating the removal of an empty reservoir and the replacement of a filled reservoir.

With these and other objects in view the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in connection 'with the accompanying drawings wherein: V

Figure l is a top plan view of ment,

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view through the liquid feeding apparatus. 7

, Figure 3 is a sectional view on line 3-3 of Figureiz,

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the basin,

Figure 5 is a perspective view of one of the brackets.

The present invention, a continuation in part of my cogending application filed J anuaxzy 1 6, 1929, N. 332,993, relates basically to a esign of attachment whereby a plurality of machines may be taken care of a single source of treating liquid. This esired result is accomplished by providing a single reservoir having a plurali of outlets that are connected selectively wit {a bank of machines by pipes having flexible characteristics whereby the reservoir may have its proper range of adjustments toassure the pro r level of the treating liquid. To accomplish these desired objectives 1 have designed a unique t e of basin that receives and controls the ow of liquid from the reservoir and properly distributes the same to a-plurality of pipes leading to a plurality of treating troughs positioned at the proper elevation upon the various machines.

As shown in the drawings the invention consists basically of a liquid feeding a paratus 1, connected to a plurality of troug 2, each individually to a machine and directly fed with liquid from the feeding apparatus by means of a plurality of pipes 3. I wish to call attention to the factthat the pipes 3 have flexible characteristics so that the elevation of the feedin apparatus may be changed for controlling the level of the treating liquid within the trough 2 and besides eliminate the necessity of changing the position of the troughs.

Referring specifically to the details of my invention, the numeral 4 designates a stand consisting of a base 5 and a post 6. As the base 5 rests directly upon the floor and is not the attachchines.

mounted on the post 6.

' e of basin 14 is provided My improved t with a flange 15 t at rests directly upon a led e 16, carried by the bracket 13. This basin 14 is of the required depth to properly receive the neck 10 and allow the accumulation of liquid within the basin for providing a hydrostatic action for the control of feed of the liquid from the reservoir through the various troughs 2. To enable the basin to be connected to a plurality of troughs-association with a plurality of machines, I have illustrated a group of outlets 17 projecting laterally from the basin in position to be readily connected to the pipes 3.- These pipes may be in the form of rubber hose havtheir ends clamped to the outlets in any suitable manner. To facilitate the placement of the basin upon the brackets 13 I have shown the latter provided with a plu- 1 rality of notches 18 for allowing the passage of the outlets 17. When the basin has beenpassed through the bracket the same is given a sli ht turn for positioning the outlets out of alignment with the notches, the flange 15 of the basin restin directly on the ledge 16 thereby forming t e sole support for the basin. I

By providing a separately mounted stand, and an independently adjustable reservoir and a group of flexible pipes having individual connection with the-various troughs, it will be appreciated that a group of machines may be connected with a single reservoir, the

latter capable of vertical adjustments for regulating simultaneously the level of the liquid in all the trou he of the various ma- This feature is of considerable value in the trade, due to the fact that it eliminates the necessit of a reservoir for each machine which has con the ractice heretofore. It is of course to be understood that the stand will be directly-connected to the frame of the machine if found advisable but this form of connection materially interferes with the proper positioning of the reservoir and the proper adjust-ment thereof relative to the various machines. Besides this construction necessitates changes in the machines and a direct supporting of the weight of the apparatus from the standards of the machines.

.It is of course to be understood that the various machines may be connected up in other roup relations than illustrated, W

basic eature of my invention residing in the use of a single reservoir mounted for adjustment and having direct connection with a group of troughs associated with a group of machines.

A very important feature of the invention I reservoir and the individual troughs. This,

feature also materially facilitates installation and prevents installation complications characteristic of attachments heretofore .de-

veloped, such as those that are directly mounted on the machine in position directly above the troughs and directly deposited liquid into the troughs. The flexibility of, the

pipe connections enables compensation for the irregularity mounting of the various machines and in the mounting of the liquid feeding apparatus as such flexibility not only allows lateral movements of the'apparatus, but enables the latter to be adjusted vertically for accurately controlling the level of the liquid in the various troughs.

It is of course to be understood that various types of feed apparatuses may be used, various types of troughs may be utilized and various forms of connections arranged between the apparatuses and troughs and therefore I do not desire to be limited in protection in an set forth in the following claims.

What I claim is:

1. An attachment for winding and knit.-

ting machines comprising a group of troughs,

one for each machine and adapted to support a treating liquid, liquid supplying means positioned to one side of said troughs and a plurality of independent connections between all of said troughs and said means for ting machines comprising a plurality of troughs, one for each machine and directly attached thereto and adapted to support a manner whatsoever except as :upporting the container at various elevaions.

4. An attachment of the character described comprising a group of troughs adapted to be individually connected to a grou of machines, a single liquid container, a stan supporting the container for vertical adjustments, a basin removably associated with and having a hydrostatic relation with said container and rovide'd with a plurality of outlets, and individual ipe connections between said outlets and said troughs.

5.. An attachment of the character described comprising a group of troughs adapt ed to be individually conected to a group of machines, a single liquid container, a stand supporting the container for vertical adjustments, a basin removably associated with and having a hydrostatic relation with said container and provided with a plurality of outlets, individual pipe connections between said outlets and said troughs, said pipes beiunig flexible whereby the container may be justed for obtaining its position relative to the troughs and to accurately control the level of the treating liquid in the trough.

6. An attachment of the character described, a liquid feeding apparatus comprising a stand, a reservoir, a pair of brackets adjustably supported by the stand, and detachably supporting said reservoir, aremovably supported by one of the brackets and provided with a plurality of outlets, and a plurality of pipe connections individually connected to said outlets.

7. An attachment of the character described, a liquid feeding apparatus, comprising a stand, a lower bracket having a depression, a feed basin having a flanged portion removably arranged in said depression, a ring arranged in said depression,

' 9. In combination, a single reservoir, a plurality of individual troughs adapted to be individually connected to winding machines, and a basin having hydrostatic connection with said reservoir and individual communications with said trou hs.

In witness whereof I have ereunto set my hand.

GEO. S. WEINERTH. 

